Tijuana is a gritty and vibrant city with an incredible culinary scene and plenty of cultural attractions to make it well worth a weekend getaway. Then go to El Lugar de Nos to enjoy a memorable meal before crossing back to San Diego through the laid-back Tecate border crossing. If you want to have a drink before dinner, head to the local’s spot Bar Diana, right on the plaza, for a beer or margarita. Grab a carne asada taco for a quick bite at Taqueria Los Amigos and enjoy a stroll around the town plaza, savoring the shade of the mature trees and listening to the mariachis. Head to the Museo Comunitario de Tecate to learn about the history and culture of the region. Then catch sunset with incredible dramatic ocean views at the cliff-top Bar Bura at Cuatrocuatros.ĭrive north on Mexico 3 to the Pueblo Mágico town of Tecate and grab some fresh-baked goods for breakfast at El Mejor Pan de Tecate. Enjoy a Mexican-style late lunch/early dinner at Malva. Enjoy a gourmet six-course dinner while looking out at the garden at the famous Corazón de Tierra restaurant.Įnjoy a hearty breakfast of huevos con machaca at La Cocina de Doña Esthela before heading off for a day of wine-tasting at boutique wineries like Vena Cava, Pijoan, or Lechuza. Enjoy lunch alfresco at the campestre Finca Altozano and visit a winery like Vinos Paoloni to enjoy your wine with beautiful views. Stop in at the new Museo de la Vid y el Vino to learn about the history of winemaking and the valley. Grab a breakfast featuring local cheeses and other products at Casa Marcelo before driving east to the Valle de Guadalupe. After dinner, stop in at the long-established Hussong’s Cantina for a beer or margarita. Enjoy dinner at one of Ensenada’s prime restaurants like Boules or Manzanilla. Spend the afternoon shopping and taking in the sights on Avenida López Mateos (Calle Primera). Check out the Mercado de Mariscos and grab one of Ensenada’s famous fish tacos at one of the stalls outside the market, or walk over to Muelle 3 for incredible ceviche and fresh seafood. Head to breakfast at the original Foodgarden and then drive down the coast along Mexico 1 to Ensenada. If you like craft beer, cap off your night at Plaza Fiesta, Tijuana’s collection of craft beer tasting rooms. For dinner, try out a nice restaurant like La Justina or Misión 19 to get a taste of Tijuana’s incredible culinary scene. After lunch, catch an exhibit at CECUT Cultural Center. Tijuana has some of the best street food in the world, so get some birria at nearby Tacos Rio, or enjoy street tacos at Las Ahumaderas. Head to Mercado Hidalgo to explore the market’s stalls of fresh produce, regional spices, and local artisan goods. Get an early start to cross south at the San Ysidro border into Tijuana. The beautiful beaches and countryside provide the perfect backdrop for an incredible culinary scene, world-class wine region, and bourgeoning craft beer industry. The northern coastal border region is one of the most fascinating and culturally interesting on the Baja peninsula. Or you can also purchase my Moon Los Cabos book or the Moon Baja book for the entire peninsula. Also, be sure to ask about current health protocol as regulations can be stricter than in the U.S. If you are traveling during this time, please be sure to call ahead to all establishments as some places are currently closed, and many of those that are open are currently requiring reservations. If you have a few days, I hope you head south to discover all that Northern Baja has to offer. The itineraries give you day-by-day breakdowns and highlight some of my favorite places to check out. I’m sharing an excerpt from the book with four sample itineraries for short road trips in the region if you have a long weekend to do some exploring. On top of the cuisine, this is a region filled with cultural attractions, beautiful beaches, cave paintings, surfing, and more. In the book I share my insider tips for the best TJ street tacos, my favorite boutique wineries and B&Bs in Valle de Gudalupe, and the freshest seafood in Ensenada. From street food to fine dining, the culinary scene in this region is unparalleled and that’s on top of the world-class wine and the excellent craft beers. This is a special region to me as it’s a region I have been traveling to since I was six months old, a place I have called home, and a destination that my husband and I have led culinary and wine tours to for a number of years through our company Baja Test Kitchen. I’m excited to share with you the arrival of my newest Moon guidebook focused on Northern Baja, Moon Tijuana, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe. About Discover Baja Mexican Auto Insurance Policies.Northern Baja Road Trip Itineraries - Discover Baja Travel Club
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